Beatlemania museum opens in Hamburg – 29 May 2009
Friday 29 May 2009 | Miscellaneous
Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany
On Friday 29 May 2009, a museum dedicated to The Beatles opened in Hamburg, Germany — 49 years after the group first performed in the city. The museum, called Beatlemania, is spread across five floors and includes artefacts and interactive exhibits charting the group’s story and their deep connection with Hamburg.
The Location
The museum is situated at Nobistor 10, 22767 St Pauli, in the building which formerly housed the Erotic Arts Museum. It stands in the heart of the Reeperbahn district — the same area where The Beatles performed during their five Hamburg residencies between 1960 and 1962, at the Indra, the Kaiserkeller, the Top Ten Club, and the Star-Club.
The Beatles in Hamburg
The Beatles’ Hamburg years were foundational to their development as musicians. Between August 1960 and December 1962, they completed five residencies in the city, performing thousands of hours on stage and honing the tight, powerful live act that would conquer the world. They returned to Hamburg for one final concert at the Ernst Merck Halle on 26 June 1966 — one of their last live performances before retiring from touring.
Beatles-Platz
The Beatlemania museum opened the year after another major Hamburg tribute to the group: Beatles-Platz, a memorial square opened in 2008 on the Reeperbahn, containing five stainless steel sculptures representing The Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and their original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe. The circular plaza is designed to resemble a vinyl record.
Key Facts: 29 May 2009
- Museum: Beatlemania
- Location: Nobistor 10, 22767 St Pauli, Hamburg, Germany
- Floors: Five
- Opened: 29 May 2009
- Years since The Beatles first played Hamburg: 49
- Beatles-Platz opened: 2008
- Beatles Hamburg venues: Indra, Kaiserkeller, Top Ten Club, Star-Club
- Beatles’ final Hamburg concert: Ernst Merck Halle, 26 June 1966
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Beatlemania museum open in Hamburg?
29 May 2009 — 49 years after The Beatles first performed in Hamburg in August 1960.
Where is the Beatlemania museum in Hamburg?
At Nobistor 10, 22767 St Pauli, in the Reeperbahn district — the same area where The Beatles performed at the Indra, Kaiserkeller, Top Ten Club, and Star-Club between 1960 and 1962.
What is Beatles-Platz in Hamburg?
A memorial square on the Reeperbahn, opened in 2008, containing five stainless steel sculptures representing The Beatles and Stuart Sutcliffe. The circular plaza is designed to resemble a vinyl record.
How many times did The Beatles perform in Hamburg?
Five residencies between 1960 and 1962, at four venues: the Indra (1960), the Kaiserkeller (1960), the Top Ten Club (1961), and the Star-Club (three residencies in 1962). They returned for one final concert at the Ernst Merck Halle on 26 June 1966.
Which venues did The Beatles play in Hamburg?
The Indra Club (August–October 1960), the Kaiserkeller (October–November 1960), the Top Ten Club (April–July 1961), and the Star-Club (three residencies in 1962). Their final Hamburg appearance was at the Ernst Merck Halle on 26 June 1966.
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